Striped or spotted cucumber beetles can emerge from the soil in spring and nibble on the leaves and stems of emerging plants. The beetles spread a bacterial wilt which causes plants to wilt and die before bearing fruit.

(Territorial Seed Company) These little heirlooms pack a powerful, sweet, cucumber flavour with a tangy, citrus twist. Pretty enough to grow trellised among flowers or in a hanging basket. One inch curettes look like doll-sized watermelons!